The research group History of Capitalism (co-coordinated by the PI of the Before Copyright project) is offering a fully-funded PhD position for a project with a clear set of questions related to interrelation between capitalism, technology, and narratives of progress. It is possible to join the ERC-project Before Copyright using the PhD position in the research group on History of Capitalism, and research topics may overlap.
Prospective applicants should submit a project proposal relevant for the research group and with a clear set of questions related to interrelation between capitalism, technology, and narratives of progress. One might consider, for instance, forms of resistance against the emergence of new technologies (such as the printing press, clocks, cars, etc.), the history of firms and corporate governance, or issues related to intellectual property law, formal and practical education (such as access to education systems and links between education and technological change), or infrastructural projects. Other topics are welcome, depending on the applicant's capabilities and interests. The geographic scope is open; however, applicants are asked to clearly state in their project proposal (3 to 5 pages) why they have chosen a particular approach and case study as well as the location of the sources they intend to use.
Read more about the position and qualification requirements here.
Application deadline: 28 February 2023